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SUMMARY:Electrify Efficiently: Electrification Opportunities for Plumbers
DESCRIPTION:Course description\n\n\n\n\n\nBy enrolling in this course\, you agree to receive text message course reminders. Upon receiving your first message you will have the option to opt out by replying “STOP”. \nElectrification is taking form in California – gas water heaters are being phased out in the Bay Area by 2027 and over 70 municipalities have policies phasing out gas appliances. The massive transition from gas to electric will “spark” giant demand for all trades\, including plumbers. In this session\, Electrify My Home will introduce unique business opportunities for plumbers with a focus on heat pump water heaters\, strategies for collaborating with other trades (e.g.\, electricians)\, and the importance of comprehensive electrification planning. \nThe U.S. Department of Energy has recognized this course as part of PG&E Energy Center’s Heat Pump Water Heater program as Energy Skilled in Installation. Energy Skilled heat pump water heater programs include important content to prepare students to install and specify high quality\, next generation heat pump water heater systems. Enroll here to complete the three-part series to receive your Energy Skilled recognition. \nAgenda: \n\nIntroduction and safety message\nElectrification market in California and PG&E service territory\nGas water heater phase out\nElectrification opportunities in California\nHeat pump water heaters and the electrical grid\n\nThe objective of this course is that at the conclusion\, participants will be able to: \n\nSummarize importance of Electrify My Home’s approach to ‘good electrification’\nName at least two factors driving the market for electric water heaters\nDescribe one feature of gas water heaters that’s lead to their phase-out.\nBe aware of the percentage of California homes with a gas water heater\nExplain why heat pump water heaters can be helpful for the electrical grid
URL:https://efficiencyfirstca.org/event/68017/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Pacific Gas & Electric
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SUMMARY:Renewable Energy\, Energy Storage and Resiliency
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy food\, drinks\, and great company at the last event in our High-Performance Happy Hour Series! Whether you’re a homeowner\, architect\, or simply curious about electrification\, join us to learn how renewable energy and storage are shaping the building decarbonization landscape.  \nEvent Description \nAs energy codes and interest in electrification come together\, the winning combination of renewable energy and energy storage work together to reduce pollution\, improve affordability and\, importantly\, support resiliency in emergencies that may lead to power outages. We’ll review the background and drivers of distributed energy generation and storage and review different approaches to meet a project team’s goals. \nLearning Objectives \n\nUnderstand the drivers for increasing distributed PV’s and battery storage for individual projects and neighborhoods\nDifferentiate between terms including distributed energy storage\, ‘microgrids’\, islanding\, grid-tied\, demand response and behind-the-meter / in-front-of-the-meter\nReview key design features of batteries to inform system selection and sizing\nUnderstand factors impacting upfront and long-term system costs\, including time of use and options for managing renewable energy and battery use.\n\nLearning Units \n\n1.0 AIA HSW LUs pending for this course\n1 hour of ZNCD Continuing Education units for CAB
URL:https://efficiencyfirstca.org/event/renewable-energy-energy-storage-and-resiliency/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:3C-REN
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SUMMARY:IHACI - NATE AC/HP Refrigeration & Air Distribution Part 4 (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:This HVAC certification prep training is designed to help experienced HVAC professionals effectively prepare for the NATE certification exam. This training will provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed on the NATE certification exam. This course will review the proper\, safe\, and efficient installation and service practices of air conditioning\, heat pumps\, and air distribution systems. Throughout all four sessions\, the instructor will offer tips and strategies for tackling the NATE certification exam. Practice questions and several mock exams will be provided to build confidence and proficiency. \nAttending all four sessions\, as well as the NATE AC / HP and Air Distribution Module\, is highly recommended.
URL:https://efficiencyfirstca.org/event/ihaci-nate-ac-hp-refrigeration-air-distribution-part-4-virtual/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:IHACI
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